What We Do

What We Do

We are fundraisers and local community builders

We are fundraisers and local community builders who engage and mobilize the community in an effort to find solutions to prevalent social issues. The funds we raise support a network of agencies whose programs and services deliver community-wide benefits. Our investments include everything from emergency food and shelter services that meet people’s basic needs; to counselling and harm reduction programs that help people live healthier lives; to after-school and mentorship activities that give vulnerable young people a chance at a better future.

Impact: The Difference We Make

By targeting your investments, United Way Waterloo Region Communities strives to produce a direct and lasting impact in 3 key focus areas:

Supporting Vulnerable Children & Youth

Fighting Poverty

Building Neighbourhoods

In each key area, we start by looking at community conditions. We then target our investments to produce the best possible outcomes based on information collected from research, community consultation, and local agencies. Lastly, we evaluate data from our funded partners to determine the impact of our investments.

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IN CRISIS? Call Here 24/7 at 1-844-HERE-247 (437-3247) or TTY 1-877-688-5501The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.